Keokra dong

Although it is widely reported to be the highest point in Bangladesh at 1230 metres,recent SRTM data, GPS readings and Russian topographic mapping show that its true height is less than 1,000 metres.

On the top of Keokradong there is a small shelter and a signboard put up by the Bangladeshi military proclaiming the altitude to be 3172 feet. Garmin GPS recorded 974 metres (3196 feet) at this location, a different team measured 986m with 3m accuracy by GPS a measurement consistent with Russian topographic mapping and SRTM data. It is at 21°57'00?N 92°30'53?E. USGS and Russian mapping dispute the claim that this is the location correctly named Keokradong; they show Keokradong at an 883m summit further north.

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